Help need in choosing telescope

It looks good but I don't recommend anyone buys a telescope if they're a complete beginner.

I very strongly recommend you join a local astronomy club BEFORE picking a telescope. The astronomy club will let you look through their telescopes and give you good advice about how to care for your telescope and how to get the best results from it.

Ultimately that advice will save you a heck of a lot of money.

This is the best telescope ever invented for beginners, without doubt. It is basically a miniature Dobsonian:http://www.scientificsonline.com/astrosc…

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Well, ..., XT8 is an excellent choice as a first scope. It's easy to assemble, transport, setup, and very easy to operate. It's type is a Newtonian reflector on a Dobsonian mount. The clarity of the crater, Riles, Walls, mountain chains, and maria is incredible. You're going to see much much more with that scope as well. Read the article below about a purchasing a first telescope.

Good luck and congratulations on choosing a great first telescope!

--- Purchasing a first telescope ---
When considering a first scope I suggest that you watch the following video on Astronomy: http://video.nbc17.com/v/41781944/raleig…

You should, also, read the following article. It will give you some information on how telescopes work, as well as, additional buying tips: http://www.raleighastro.org/observing/ge…

For more advice I would suggest that you contact your local astronomy club. You don't have to own a telescope to join! Joining your local astronomy club is the best way to nurture your passion for astronomy. Plus, you'll find that they'll be able to provide you lots of great advice and support for acquiring and operating a telescope.

Now the best pricing for a decent first scope that I can suggest is a Dobsonian scope with a 6" or 8" mirror from Orion (e.g. Orion XT6 - $299 or XT8 - $349).